Israel and the Palestinians Back to Square One
An American deal with Israel to suspend settlement construction had become “an end in itself”.
Daniel DePetris
US Set to Expand Drone Strikes in Pakistan
With no sustainable alternative for fighting terrorism in Pakistan, the United States seek to expand their drone program into Quetta.
WikiLeaks Exposes American Diplomatic Cables
The latest batch of confidential material released by WikiLeaks reveals the darker side of international diplomacy.
Yemen, The Odd Man Out in the Middle East
Despite American aid and counterterrorism efforts, Yemen remains an isolated country in region.
The Middle East’s Sham Democracy
Egypt held parliamentary elections on Sunday. Egyptians already knew what the results would be in advance however.
The Upcoming Iran Meeting of December 5
Western powers and Iran agree to talk on December 5. But what topics will be up for discussion remains unclear.
Al Qaeda Terrorist Convicted in New York
An Al Qaeda operative is convicted on one count but acquitted of all other charges.
Obama’s New Deal To Israel
Israel gets $3 billion in fighter planes, while Washington gets ninety days to make something happen in the peace process.
Finally a Government in Iraq
After months of prolonged negotiations, the leaders of Iraq’s three largest sectarian communities have agreed to form a coalition government.
A Twenty-Four Hour Long Rapprochement
A day after Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu smile together, Israel and the United States are at odds again.
In India, Then Onto Indonesia
The president’s Asia trip is an excellent opportunity to reassert America’s image and leadership in that part of the world.
A Quick Reaction on the Midterms
A Republican majority in the House can both hurt and help Barack Obama’s foreign policy.
Bombs, Packages and UPS
Last week’s attack, while foiled, shows that Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, based in Yemen, is growing in sophistication.
Rumors of Negotiation in Afghanistan
Questions linger over whether Taliban “negotiators” are actually speaking for the group.
Who’s to Blame for the Arabs’ Troubles?
Two analysts try to explain what went wrong from the Arab world but both oversimplify and miss the point.